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28 Feb 2026
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Job Title:
FPU Operations Manager | Offshore | Nigeria, Lagos

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Play a critical role in management of Ebok field operations to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

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Operation Manager will be responsible for the following functions, as assigned.
  • Overseeing daily operations: Manage day-to-day activities on the offshore asset, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Technical skills: A strong understanding of the technical aspects of offshore operations, including machinery, equipment, and safety protocol.
  • Leadership skills: The ability to lead and motivate teams, make decisions under pressure, and communicate effectively with stakeholders including company management, client OERL, regulatory agencies and local regulations.
  • Production optimization: To achieve 100% production up time while maintaining the quality parameters of export oil to meet the client requirements. This involves overseeing the production process, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing measures to enhance productivity.
  • Maintenance planning: Ensuring that all equipment and machinery are properly maintained from an operational critical point of view. All critical spares and min/max to be regularly verified. The operation manager develops and oversees the maintenance schedule, coordinates the repairs.
  • Environmental compliance: Ensure operations adhere to environmental regulations and implement measures to minimize environmental impact.
  • Budget and cost Control: Develop and manage budgets for operational expenses, striving to minimize costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Performance monitoring: Utilize data and performance metrics to access operational efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
  • Emergency response: Develop and oversee emergency response procedures to handle incidents such as equipment failures, spills, or adverse weather conditions.
  • Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure the wellbeing of personnel and compliance with industry regulations. 
  • Resource management: A strong commitment to safety and the ability to promote a culture of safety among personnel are paramount. Coordinate resources including personnel, equipment and supplies to optimize operations and minimize.
Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management or related field is typically required. Advanced degrees or equivalent certification may be preferred. Candidate should have a minimum of 20years of offshore experience out of which minimum of 5years as Offshore Installation Manager (OIM).
  • Experience: Prior experience in offshore operations management or a similar industry is highly valuable. Experience in a managerial or supervisory role is often required.
  • Problem solving abilities: Operation manager must be able to adapt at identifying issues, analysing data, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and overcome challenges.
  • Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and environmental requirements is important for ensuring compliance.
  • Adaptability: Offshore operations can be dynamics and unpredictable, so the ability to adapt to changing the circumstances and make quick decision is essential.

Job location(s)
Nigeria
Career type
Office
Employer
OSM Thome
Operation
Offshore
Employment type
Permanent
Type
Offshore
Rank
Operations Manager